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The Story of the Pilgrims

A worksheet for Grade 2 students to learn about the Pilgrims, their journey to America, and their first Thanksgiving.

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D2.His.2.K-2

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PilgrimsThanksgivingHistoryGrade 2
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The Story of the Pilgrims

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Read the questions carefully and answer them to the best of your ability. Good luck!

1. What was the name of the ship the Pilgrims sailed on?

a

Santa Maria

b

Mayflower

c

Pinta

d

Nina

2. Where did the Pilgrims land in America?

a

New York

b

Virginia

c

Plymouth, Massachusetts

d

Florida

1. The Pilgrims came to America to find   freedom.

2. The Native Americans who helped the Pilgrims were part of the   tribe.

1. The Pilgrims had an easy journey to America.

T

True

F

False

2. The first Thanksgiving was a celebration of a good harvest.

T

True

F

False

1. Name one challenge the Pilgrims faced when they arrived in America.

2. How did Squanto help the Pilgrims?

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

Squanto
Mayflower
Plymouth
Thanksgiving

1. The Pilgrims sailed on the ship called the  .

2. They landed in a place they called  .

3. A Native American named   taught them how to plant crops.

4. The Pilgrims and Native Americans shared a big feast called the first  .